by admin | Nov 13, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Insects, Bees & Bugs II Spiders are not insects. Insects are cold blooded. All insects have two antennae. Crickets have ‘ears’ on their legs. Insects don’t have bones or a backbone like us. Insects have two antennae. They also have six legs. All...
by admin | Nov 9, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Facts – Insects, Bees & Bugs A snail can sleep for three years. A snail’s reproductive organs are in its head. The average housefly lives for one month. A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours. A dragonfly can spot an insect moving 33 feet away. The blood...
by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Box Elder Bugs Adult Box Elder bugs may grow to about 1/2 inch in length. Box Elder bugs are bright red or black with narrow reddish lines on the back. Box Elder bugs’ wings lay flat over their bodies, overlapping each other to form an ‘X’. During...
by admin | Oct 2, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Silverfish Silverfish are insects without wings. Silverfish hate temperatures above 80F. Lifespan of a silverfish is two to eight years. Silverfish can live without food for up to a year. Silverfish are attracted to areas with high humidity....
by admin | Sep 25, 2015 | miscellaneous, Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Fall Pest Prevention With the falling temperatures, pests are looking for access into your home. One way of keeping pests from sharing your home is to be proactive. Firewood should be stored outside and away from the home. Ensure dryer vent...
by admin | Sep 18, 2015 | Pest Control
Fun Fact Friday – Crickets Crickets mate in the fall Crickets don’t bite or sting Crickets are attracted to bright lights Some people eat crickets for the nutrition Crickets are kin to grasshoppers Male crickets scrape their wings, wooing the females with their...
